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Baghdadi’s Death Is A Huge Blow To Islamic State, But History Suggests It Won’t Guarantee A Safer World
“A very bad man” has been killed and “the world is now a much safer place”. The sentiment…
No More Record Highs: Addressing The Plight Of Children Trapped In Armed Conflict
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) recently organized a symposium in Mazar-e-Sharif in Afghanistan as a platform…
Why Is Bashar Al-Assad Still In Power?
The Syrian leader has survived seven years of conflict that has devastated much of the country he presides…
Syria : Seven Years Of War Explained
The war in Syria has now lasted for seven years. Although its roots lie in peaceful protests against…
The Middle East’s Cold War, Explained
The Middle East is one of the most complex regions in the world. Since the 20th century, it…
Before We Destroyed Cities, We Destroyed Its Soul First
What caused the war in Syria? Oppression, drought and religious differences all played key roles, but Marwa Al-Sabouni…
Discovering The Map Of Frenzy In Europe’s Migrant Crisis
A new interactive data viz shows flows of refugees seeking asylum as whizzing dots. Last month Greece reported…